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Comment
. 2012 Apr 19;366(16):1546; author reply 1547-8.
doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1201933.

Bone-density testing interval and transition to osteoporosis

Angela M Cheung, Alexandra Papaioannou; Osteoporosis Canada Scientific Advisory Council Guidelines Committee
Comment

Bone-density testing interval and transition to osteoporosis

Angela M Cheung et al. N Engl J Med. .
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